Why You Should Visit England in September

September is an excellent time to visit England. This month falls into the shoulder seasons, meaning most places are quieter than the months before, during the sunny crush of peak-season summer. Whether stepping back in time in one of England’s grand stately homes or hitting the trails in one of the country’s 10 National Parks, you’ll have more personal space to enjoy it all.

To truly experience all of England in just one month, there is no better time to visit than in September. A month that starts with evening walks through lush green woodland dappled by the sun’s warmth ends with nights longer than days and a chill in the air that brings out a swaddling of extra layers.

England is famous for its weather – and the British ability to discuss that weather! To experience the country looking its best, September is a beautiful time to visit England.

With an average maximum temperature of 18°C/64°F and a minimum of 10°C/50°F, September is the perfect month to visit England if you are looking to get out and about explore the country. With an average of just ten days of rainfall, this is an ideal time to get out hiking as the country is neither too cold nor wet. The Peak District, New Forest and Cotswolds offer some of the best walks to enjoy the turning of the seasons as autumn colours set the countryside ablaze.

 

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Summer might be the season you think of for festivals. Yet, the longer nights of September also bring people together in companionship against the looming promise of the colder months to come. There are plenty of events to enjoy across England in September, from celebrating the harvest to one of the oldest fairs in the world.

English thanksgiving for the harvest, as you can enjoy it today, started in the 1800s, but the tradition of celebrating the harvest is much older. There are harvest festivals across England towards the end of September, allowing immersion into an iconic pillar of English culture. Some of our favourites are at Canons Ashby, a National Trust property in Northamptonshire, and the Harvest Festival at Daylesford Organic, nestled on the northern edge of the Cotswolds.

For a slightly different experience, don’t miss the Egremont Crab Fair. Egremont, a small town in Cumbria, is less than 3 miles from St Bees, the start point for Wainwright’s iconic Coast to Coast trail. The fair is believed to have been established in 1257, making it one of the oldest fairs in the world. This annual event is an unusual combination of traditional meets modern, and the Gurning World Championship is not to be missed; a competition to pull the ugliest face!